Broadway Week Features Newsies, Once, War Horse, Wicked
August 17, 2012
This year’s annual Broadway Week will take place September 4-16, and will feature two-for-one tickets to 19 Broadway shows, including “Newsies,” “Once,” “War Horse” and “Wicked.” The event is produced by NYC & Company in association with the Broadway League. In addition to receiving
White Plains Performing Arts Center Features Hair, Tommy for 2012-13 Season
August 17, 2012
“Hair” and “Tommy” will be among the production featured during the 2012-2013 season at the White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC). The upcoming season will mark the 10th anniversary for the venue in the New York City suburb. The season will feature three mainstage
Real Jersey Boy Frankie Valli Brings Show to Broadway
August 16, 2012
“Jersey Boys” is still a hit on Broadway, but soon it will see some competition from its own inspiration. Capitalizing on the renewed attention the musical has brought to his music with the Four Seasons, the real Frankie Valli will make his Broadway debut
‘Kinky Boots’ Books Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March
August 16, 2012
Just before beginning a tryout in Chicago, producers announced that “Kinky Boots” will make its Broadway debut at the Al Hirschfield Theatre on March 5, 2013. The official opening date for the production is April 4 of next year. The Chicago tryout run is
Broadway Cast Album Release Dates
August 15, 2012
SHOW RELEASE DATE Nice Work If You Can Get It October 30 Carrie: The Musical September 25 Evita June 26 Newsies May 15
Chicago’s Marriott Theatre 2013 Season Includes Mary Poppins, Now and Forever
August 10, 2012
The Marriott Theatre in Chicago has announced that its 2013 season will include productions of “Mary Poppins” and “Now and Forever: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.” The theater, which is located in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnshire, Ill., is Chicago’s longest running musical
‘Elf’ Returns to Broadway for Holidays
August 10, 2012
The musical adaptation of the 2003 Will Ferrell film “Elf” will return to Broadway for this year’s holiday season. Producers announced recently that the production will return to the Al Hirschfeld Theater beginning November 9, and is scheduled to run through January 6, 2013.
Spike Lee Takes ‘Porgy and Bess’ to Cinemas
August 10, 2012
It’s looking like the next Spike Lee joint might be a big screen adaptation of “Porgy and Bess.” The Academy Award-winning director recently told Indiewire.com that he has long been in discussions with the Gershwin and Heyward Estates about bringing a new version of
‘November’ Revival Hits Los Angeles with Felicity Huffman, Ed Begley Jr
August 9, 2012
Felicity Huffman and Ed Begley, Jr. have been slated to star in an upcoming Los Angeles production of David Mamet’s “November.” The Los Angeles Times reports that the production will begin performances September 26 at the Mark Taper Forum, and will run through November
John Favreau Takes Directors Chair for ‘Jersey Boys’ Movie
August 9, 2012
Actor and director Jon Favreau announced yesterday via Twitter that he will direct the upcoming film adaptation of “Jersey Boys.” “Yes, I’m directing Jersey Boys, and there’s an open call for the lead roles,” Favreau tweeted. The news follows the January announcement that playwright
